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Clemson vs USC Upstate live updates, score: Highlights, predictions for NCAA Tournament
Clemson vs USC Upstate live updates, score: Highlights, predictions for NCAA Tournament The Clemson Tigers face USC Upstate in the Clemson Regional of 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament at Doug Kingsmore Stadium today. Clemson (44-16 overall) enters the 64-team tournament field as the No. 11 overall seed. As the top seed in their four-team, double-elimination regional, the Tigers host the No. 4 seed Spartans (36-23), the No. 2 seed West Virginia Mountaineers (41-14) and No. 3 seed Kentucky Wildcats this weekend. Clemson enters the NCAA Tournament after winning three games at last week's ACC Tournament in Durham to reach the conference championship game, where they fell to North Carolina. USC Upstate won the Big South conference tournament with a 14-2 clubbing of Charleston Southern to secure their first-ever berth in an NCAA regional. The Spartans and Clemson met during the regular season on March 4 in Greenville, a 7-0 Tigers victory. Right-hander Drew Titsworth (5-1,, 4.26 ERA) will start today's game for Clemson. He'll be opposed by right-hander Amp Phillips (7-2, 3.58). Follow along for live updates from the 2025 Clemson Regional matchup between the Tigers and Spartans. Clemson regional delayed by rain The Tigers' game against USC Upstate will get underway a bit later than expected. Game 1 of the regional between Kentucky and West Virginia didn't begin until after a lengthy rain delay. We'll pass along updates along with starting lineups for both teams when announced. What channel is Clemson baseball vs USC Upstate on today? Where to watch, stream live TV Channel: ACC Network ACC Network Stream: FUBO, ESPN+ Clemson vs. USC Upstate will broadcast live on ACC Network. Eric Frede (play-by-play) and Lance Cormier (analyst) will have the TV call of the action. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+ and Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers. Watch Clemson vs. USC Upstate live on Fubo (free trial) Watch Clemson vs. USC Upstate live on ESPN+ Clemson baseball vs. USC Upstate start time, TV channel, location Start Time: 6 p.m. ET 6 p.m. ET Location: Doug Kingsmore Stadium Clemson baseball vs. USC Upstate preview Clemson: The Tigers embarked on a six-game winning streak until Sunday's 14-4 loss to Carolina in the championship game of the ACC Tournament. Clemson was 18-12 in conference play during the regular season and is ranked No. 12 in the USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll. The Tigers are No. 9 in RPI entering the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers embarked on a six-game winning streak until Sunday's 14-4 loss to Carolina in the championship game of the ACC Tournament. Clemson was 18-12 in conference play during the regular season and is ranked No. 12 in the USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll. The Tigers are No. 9 in RPI entering the NCAA Tournament. USC Upstate: USC Upstate won both the Big South regular season and conference tournament and are 36-23 overall. Clemson baseball vs. USC Upstate odds, betting line, spread Odds according to BetMGM. Spread: Clemson (-2.5) Clemson (-2.5) Over/Under: 13.5 13.5 Money Line: Clemson (-250), USC Upstate (+190) Clemson baseball vs. USC Upstate prediction, game picks Prediction: Upsets can happen in any regional this time of year, and Clemson head coach Erik Bakich said on Thursday that the Tigers' opponent was no ordinary No. 4 seed. "They've had a monster year and just have a lot of power hitters and 5-6 guys with double-digit homers and are coming off a dogpile," Bakich said of the Spartans. "We know they're feeling really good and confident and hot. We have a lot of respect for them, their program. Their program's always been good, but they certainly have been playing with some extra juice this year." Even so, this year's Clemson team seems more than capable of taking the next step in Year 3 under Bakich. That would mean reaching the College World Series in Omaha after the Tigers made their first Super Regional appearance in 14 years a season ago. Clemson Wire staff predictions for Clemson Regional champion: Alex Turri: Clemson Steve Holley: Clemson Clemson baseball vs. USC Upstate team stats Clemson AVG: .279 .279 OPS: .860 .860 HR: 71 71 Runs: 429 429 SB: 79-of-95 79-of-95 ERA: 4.95 4.95 WHIP: 1.37 1.37 AVG Against: .249 USC Upstate AVG: .319 .319 OPS: .952 .952 HR: 99 99 Runs: 573 573 SB: 88-of-116 88-of-116 ERA: 5.40 5.40 WHIP: 1.49 1.49 AVG Against: .262 Clemson vs. USC Upstate top players Clemson Cam Cannarella , outfielder: .339 AVG, 3 HR, 20 doubles, 45 RBI , outfielder: .339 AVG, 3 HR, 20 doubles, 45 RBI Dominic List , outfielder: .306 AVG, 5 HR, 15 doubles, 47 RBI , outfielder: .306 AVG, 5 HR, 15 doubles, 47 RBI Jacob Jarrell , catcher: .266 AVG, 15 HR, five doubles, 40 RBI , catcher: .266 AVG, 15 HR, five doubles, 40 RBI Jarren Purify , second baseman: .292 AVG, 6 HR, 10 doubles, 35 RBI, 27-31 stolen bases , second baseman: .292 AVG, 6 HR, 10 doubles, 35 RBI, 27-31 stolen bases Collin Priest , designated hitter: .253 AVG, 12 HR, 11 doubles, 49 RBI , designated hitter: .253 AVG, 12 HR, 11 doubles, 49 RBI Josh Paino, third baseman: .262 AVG, 10 HR, 10 doubles, 47 RBI USC Upstate Scott Campbell , outfielder: .400 AVG, 11 HR, 11 2B, 54 RBI , outfielder: .400 AVG, 11 HR, 11 2B, 54 RBI Johnny Sweeney , designated hitter: .351 AVG, 17 HR, 15 2B, 81 RBI , designated hitter: .351 AVG, 17 HR, 15 2B, 81 RBI Henry Zenor , outfielder: .367 AVG, 7 HR, 40 RBI , outfielder: .367 AVG, 7 HR, 40 RBI Scott Newman , outfielder: .300 AVG, 18 HR, 9 2B, 59 RBI , outfielder: .300 AVG, 18 HR, 9 2B, 59 RBI Vance Sheahan , shortstop: .331 AVG, 12 HR, 15 2B, 57 RBI , shortstop: .331 AVG, 12 HR, 15 2B, 57 RBI Wylie Waters, INF/OF: .268 AVG, 12 HR, 9 2B, 52 RBI Clemson, USC Upstate national championship odds Odds according to BetMGM. Clemson: +3000 +3000 USC Upstate: +25000 Clemson NCAA Tournament history The Tigers are hosting a regional for the third straight year and are playing in their 47th all-time NCAA Tournament in program history. Clemson will be looking to advance to a Super Regional for the second straight season. A trip to the College World Series in Omaha would be the Tigers' first since 2010. USC Upstate NCAA Tournament history The Spartans are playing in their first NCAA tournament game in program history. The winner of the Clemson Regional will face the winner of the Baton Rouge Regional, June 6-9. Clemson schedule 2025 Last five games: May 17 : at Pitt (W, 13-6) : at Pitt (W, 13-6) May 21 : vs. Virginia Tech (W, 6-1) : vs. Virginia Tech (W, 6-1) May 22 : vs. NC State (W, 7-6) : vs. NC State (W, 7-6) May 24 : vs. Georgia Tech (W, 9-4) : vs. Georgia Tech (W, 9-4) May 25: vs. North Carolina (L, 14-4) Record: 44-16 USC Upstate schedule 2025 Last five games/series: May 13 : at College of Charleston (L, 7-5) : at College of Charleston (L, 7-5) May 15-17 : at UNC Asheville (W, 16-0; W, 7-5; W, 14-9) : at UNC Asheville (W, 16-0; W, 7-5; W, 14-9) May 22 : vs. Winthrop (W, 7-0) : vs. Winthrop (W, 7-0) May 23 : vs. High Point (W, 13-9) : vs. High Point (W, 13-9) May 24: vs. Charleston Southern (W, 14-2) Record: 36-23 Clemson Regional 2025 schedule, dates, start times, seeding All scheduled start times Eastern. Friday, May 30 Game 1: No. 3 seed Kentucky vs. No. 2 seed West Virginia, 12 p.m. Game 2: No. 4 seed USC Upstate vs. No. 1 seed Clemson, 6 p.m. Saturday, May 31 Game 3: Game 1 Loser vs. Game 2 Loser, 12 p.m. Game 4: Game 1 Winner vs. Game 2 Winner, 6 p.m. Sunday, June 1 Game 5: Game 3 Winner Game 4 Loser, 12 p.m. Game 6: Game 4 Winner vs. Game 5 Winner, 6 p.m. Monday, June 2 Game 7: if NECESSARY, TBD Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
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01-05-2025
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Alabama Baseball 2025 Opponent Preview: Vanderbilt Commodores
Alabama Baseball 2025 Opponent Preview: Vanderbilt Commodores Coming off an impressive showing last weekend at home in which they swept Missouri, the Alabama Crimson Tide are now set to hit the road starting this Friday night to face the Vanderbilt Commodores in SEC baseball action. One of the SEC's premier programs over the last decade, Vanderbilt will come to this weekend sitting very close to Alabama in the latest Top 25 rankings, setting up a big road series as we come down the home stretch of SEC play. Similar to years' past as well, the Commodores are once again loaded with talent, led by one of more accomplished head coaches in college baseball across the last decade-plus. Here is a preview of the Commodores ahead of Alabama's trip to Nashville this upcoming weekend. Vanderbilt Commodores 2025 Team Overview Conference: SEC SEC Stadium: Hawkins Field, Nashville, Tennessee Hawkins Field, Nashville, Tennessee 2025 Record: 32-13 overall (12-9 in SEC) 32-13 overall (12-9 in SEC) Ranking: No. 15 in USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll, No. 15 in D1Baseball Top 25 Vanderbilt enters this weekend ranked as the nation's No. 15 team according to the latest USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll. The Commodores' record currently sits at 32-13 overall, while also 23-4 at home, and are 12-9 in SEC conference play where they most recently dropped two-of-three at Ole Miss last weekend. Vanderbilt Commodores 2025 Coaching Staff Head Coach: Tim Corbin Tim Corbin Associate Head Coach: Scott Brown Scott Brown Assistant Coach: Jayson King Jayson King Assistant Coach: Ty Blankmeyer The head coach at Vanderbilt is long-time leader of the program Tim Corbin, who is currently in year No. 23 at the helm of the Commodores. During his time in Nashville, Corbin has led Vanderbilt to 18 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, five trips to the College World Series, four College World Series Finals' appearances, and two national championships in 2014 and 2019. Vanderbilt Commodores 2025 Hitting Stats AVG: .269 (.254 in SEC) .269 (.254 in SEC) OBP: .380 (.344 in SEC) .380 (.344 in SEC) SLG: .421 (.404 in SEC) .421 (.404 in SEC) HR: 42 (23 in SEC) 42 (23 in SEC) RBI: 275 (108 in SEC) 275 (108 in SEC) SB: 82-of-98 (22-of-30 in SEC) Offensively, Vanderbilt comes into the weekend batting for a combined .269 AVG as a team, and are among the top base stealing teams in the SEC with 82 on the season. That number is significantly less in SEC play however with only 22. Vanderbilt Commodores 2025 Pitching Stats ERA: 3.76 (4.68 in SEC) 3.76 (4.68 in SEC) K: 517 (224 in SEC) 517 (224 in SEC) BB: 160 (76 in SEC) 160 (76 in SEC) AVG: .214 (.240 in SEC) If you had to pick the biggest strength for the Commodores overall, then an argument can be made for their pitching staff which sports a 3.76 ERA for the season while allowing only a .214 AVG to opponents. In SEC play however, the Commodores' ERA stands at 4.68, with opponents owning a combined .240 AVG against. Vanderbilt Commodores 2025 Hitters to Know Riley Nelson, Infielder - Junior - Junior Brodie Johnston, Infielder - Freshman - Freshman Jacob Humphrey, Utility - Senior - Senior Jonathan Vastine, Infielder - Senior - Senior Colin Barczi, Catcher - Sophomore Leading the Commodores offense is junior infielder Riley Nelson, who owns a by far team-leading .364 AVG across 44 games this season with .526 SLG%, which also leads Vanderbilt. Another notable name to know for Vanderbilt offensively is freshman infielder Brodie Johnston, who leads the Commodores with nine home runs and 42 RBI, while also batting for a .259 AVG. Vanderbilt Commodores 2025 Pitchers to Know Cody Bowker, Right-Handed Pitcher - Junior - Junior JD Thompson, Left-Handed Pitcher - Junior - Junior Austin Nye, Right-Handed Pitcher - Freshman - Freshman Sawyer Hawks, Right-Handed Pitcher - Senior - Senior Connor Fennell, Right-Handed Pitcher - Sophomore Vanderbilt's pitching staff has multiple names to know, a list that includes starters Cody Bowker, JD Thompson, Austin Nye, and Connor Fennell, the latter two of which own ERA's under 3.00. The Commodores also have one of the top relievers in the SEC in senior right-hander Sawyer Hawks, who owns a 1.34 ERA with a 46:7 K:BB ratio and six saves across 33.2 innings pitched. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
